The small Cajun community of Chackbay continues to earn its title as "Gumbo Capital of Louisiana" while celebrating its forty-sixth annual festival. Organizers promise the best in Cajun food, music, and dancing along with a carnival mid-way, live auction, parade, and raffle. Musical acts include (but are not limited to) Southpaw, Wade Hayes, and the Travis Thibodaux Band. Free. (985) 633-2828 or lagumbofest.com.